MAKIOTOSHI

George Orwell advised against using any metaphor you were used to seeing in print – so rather than ‘like moths to a flame,’ Orwell suggested, ‘like bluebottles to a dead cat.’  His contention was that reflexive writing betrays non-critical evaluation: Poor habits of thinking when critical and sober reflection is required. So it is with anyContinue reading “MAKIOTOSHI”

KOKYUHO

From seigan no kamai we explored the irimi entry which in essence is a slip to the outside line. Kokyuho from seigan no kamai is a cross body line – the lead hand remains in contact while the free hand strikes the opponent’s chin crossing the center line. From here we can take a humble breath exerciseContinue reading “KOKYUHO”